What is Photosynthesis?
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Objective
I can describe the process of photosynthesis, including the reactants, products, and energy transformations.
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Key concepts
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The reactants (inputs) of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water, while the products (outputs) are glucose and oxygen.
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The two major reactions that occur in the chloroplasts of plant cells are the light dependent reactions and the light independent reactions.
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Plants capture light using molecules called pigments, such as chlorophyll, which reflects green light, giving many plants their color.
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Practice
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Photosynthesis is vital because it produces what gas that is essential for many organisms?
Besides plants, what other types of organisms can perform photosynthesis?
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“Describe the overall process of photosynthesis. In your description, include the reactants (inputs), products (outputs), and the role of energy from light.”
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